Media Advisory: Former GOP Rep. Bob Inglis to speak about free enterprise solutions to climate change on Thursday

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Former Republican congressman Bob Inglis of South Carolina will speak at the University at Buffalo on Thursday about free enterprise solutions to climate change policy.

Members of the media are invited to cover Inglis’ talk, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The event is free and open to the public, and is being co-sponsored by UB Sustainability and the UB chapter of Young Americans for Liberty.

“Climate change is real, and Bob Inglis understands that. This event is about broadening the dialogue and increasing our inclusiveness to find solutions to one of the greatest challenges facing the planet,” said Ryan McPherson, UB’s chief sustainability officer.

Who: Former U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis (R-S.C.)

What: Talk titled “Solving climate change with courage and conservative principles”

When: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13

Where: 210 Student Union (Landmark Room), University at Buffalo North Campus

Why: Inglis is the executive director of Fairfax, Virginia-based republicEn, a community of conservatives and libertarians who believe that climate change is real and that climate policy should be advanced through free enterprise, not subsidies and regulations. UB is one of 14 stops on the republicEn EnCourage Tour.

On-site media contact: David Hill, UB Division of University Communications,
716-238-1001